Claudia D'Urso

Dr. Claudia D'Urso


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 June 2025 in Membranes
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TPTonantzi Pérez-Moreno
Tonantzi Pérez-Moreno
CDClaudia D'Urso
Claudia D'Urso
GTGabriel Trejo
Gabriel Trejo
MCMaria V. Contreras-Martínez
Maria V. Contreras-Martínez
OLOmar Lozano
Omar Lozano
JLJanet Ledesma-García
Janet Ledesma-García
In this study, membranes of collagen–chitosan (C-Ch) in combination with conductive polymers (CPs) such as polyaniline (Pani) and polypyrrole (Ppy) were obtained by electrospinning using non-toxic solvents such as PBS and ethanol. The change in the morphology after swelling was observed by SEM, while an FTIR analysis showed specific interactions between C-Ch and CP. Mechanical tests showed that C-Ch/Ppy exhibited more elastic behavior and a better stress distribution compared to C-Ch/Pani. The diffusion of Na+ and Ca2+ ions through the membranes was evaluated and showed a greater resistance for Ca2+ in both membrane types. Preliminary biocompatibility testing with H9C2 cells showed a successful cell adhesion to the membranes. These results emphasize the potential of C-Ch/Pani composites for electrically active scaffolds and of C-Ch/PPy composites for applications in mechanically dynamic tissue-specific regeneration.